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Ninth District Headquarters Office - Hawthorne, NY

2025 Ninth District President

Dr. Renuka Bijoor

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Welcome to the Ninth District Dental Association

The Ninth District Dental Society was formed in 1909 and renamed to the Ninth District Dental Association in 2002. We have a membership of over 1500 dentists in 5 counties: Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Putnam.

In its quest to serve both the public and the profession, the Ninth District embodies the highest ideals.

The mission of the 9^th District Dental Association is to serve and support its members and the public by improving the oral health of our community through Advocacy, Continuing Education and Camaraderie.

Latest News Around the Tripartite

New York State Board for Dentistry Issues January 2026 Meeting Agenda and October 2025 Minutes

Jan 5, 2026

The New York State Board for Dentistry has issued its January 16, 2026, meeting agenda and the minutes from its October 3, 2025, meeting below.

State Board for Dentistry Meetings - 2026

Friday, January 16

Manhattan Regional OPD Office
1411 Broadway, 10th Floor, Regents Room
New York, NY 10018

Welcome & Introductions
Report of the Chairperson
Report of the Vice Chairperson
Report of the Executive Secretary
Approval of October 3, 2025 Minutes
Committee Reports:

Website (Dr. McEntee, Chair)
Legislative Review (Dr. Lyssikatos, Chair)
Scope of Practice (Ms. Carhart, Chair)
Corporate Practice (Dr. Grannum, Chair)
Anesthesia (Dr. Chu, Chair)
Practical Review of Dental Regulations (Dr. Mohajer, Chair)
Licensure (Dr. McGarvey, Chair)
Dental Assistant Laws, Rules & Reg’s (Ms. Varney, Chair)
Tele-dentistry (Dr. Salgado-Parilla, Chair)
Special Needs Dentistry (Dr. Chu, Chair)
AADB (Dr. Cassata, Chair)
ADEX and CDCA/WREB/CITA (Ms. Hankin, Chair)
Wellness (Dr. Cassata, Chair)

Old Business

Collaborative Practice/RDH-CP
AAPD Anesthesia Guidelines

New Business
Future Meeting Date & Location – May or June -Albany
Executive Session – Discipline (Dr. Chu)
Adjourn

Latest News Around the Ninth

Around the Ninth District

NY-9DDS-Webinar: "Tax-Savings Strategies"

January 08, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sample documents and plain-language explanations are included to help doctors implement tax-saving strategies and increase operational efficiency. These strategies are legal and outlined in the tax code but are often not used by those with less expertise and experience in the dental profession.

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Southern Westchester Dental Forum

January 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This course will discuss how to chemically detect and manage oral cancer.

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Westchester & Greenwich Interdisciplinary Study Group

January 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

"Angled Restorative Solutions in the Esthetic Zone" Instructor: Dr. Seung Song, Prosthodontist

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Putnam County Dental Society

January 22, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

To effectively use intraoral scanning (iOS) technology as a powerful tool for patient education, case presentation, and treatment acceptance

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Board of Governors Meeting

January 29, 2026 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday, January 29, 2026 Tesoro D'Italia Restaurant - Pleasantville, NY - Dinner Meeting begins at 6:30 pm

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NY-9DDS WEB: "Addendum to the Amended New York State Mandated Child Abuse Training Course"

February 05, 2026 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Only those who have taken the Part I Update are eligible to take the Addendum rather than the full course. You must, therefore, call HQs with your credit card information (914-747-1199) to register. The addendum to the 2025 Updated Mandated Reporter Training in Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect is an additional license requirement for licensed professionals in New York State. This 1/2 hour webinar can only be taken by those who took Part 1 of the Updated mandate through the 9th, so MUST be registered for by calling or emailing the office. This course meets the curriculum requirements for the Mandated Reporter Training that all licensed professionals are required to complete before November 17, 2026.

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